This course on Artistic PCB Design and Fabrication aims to teach learners how to create mechanically complicated PCBs that can serve as pieces of art or mechanical components. The course covers the workflow from sketching the PCB design to manufacturing, including steps like creating schematics, assigning components, building CAD models, routing connections, and converting CAD to edge cuts. The intended audience for this course includes individuals interested in creating unique and visually appealing PCB designs with complex shapes and functionalities.
Overview
Syllabus
Intro
BACKGROUND: I MAKE WEIRD PCBS SOMETIMES THEY ARE MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL
SOMETIMES THEY ARE 3D ART
INTRODUCTION: WORKFLOW
STEP O: DESIGN RULES: INTERNAL HOLES
STEP O: DESIGN RULES: V-CUTS
STEP O: DESIGN RULES: MOUSE BITES
STEP O: DESIGN RULES: EDGES AND WIDTHS
STEP O: DESIGN RULES: MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
STEP O: DESIGN RULES: TOLERANCES
WHAT IS MY WORKFLOW
SKETCH THE PCB SHAPE
MAKE A SCHEMATIC
ASSIGN COMPONENTS
MAKE OR ASSIGN FOOTPRINTS
BUILD A CAD MODEL
FOR EXTRA PRECISION, MODEL THE COMPONENTS
PLACE COMPONENTS
STEP 8: ROUTE CONNECTIONS
STEP 6: CONVERT CAD TO EDGE CUTS
Taught by
media.ccc.de
Related Courses
-
Designing Hardware for Raspberry Pi Projects
-
How to Design and Build Your Own Idea - A Magic Wand
-
OrCAD and Cadence Allegro PCB Editor - Step by Step for Beginners
-
From Circuit Board Design to Finished Product - The Hobbyist’s Guide to Hardware Manufacturing
-
Altium Designer Tutorial - Quick & Easy - Step by Step
-
Electronics Design
